Albeit unusual -- To NOT pick up newborn deer. There's been a rash of cases in which well-meaning people have scooped up a white-tailed fawn that appears to be abandoned. Wildlife experts say DON'T! Doe's regularly leave their young this time of year for brief periods.. And if you handle one Some mothers won't take their babies back. 3 Officials are ALSO getting many calls about pets being attacked by doe. They advise owners to keep their animals inside or on a leash. 3